Hardin Northern Polar Bears (Dola, OH) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Waynesfield-Goshen Tigers (Waynesfield, OH), 57-55 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hardin Northern upgrades its record to 6-14 on the campaign. The Polar Bears host Cory-Rawson (Rawson, OH) to play the Hornets in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 11. The Hornets come into the bout with a record of 11-9. Cory-Rawson lost 54-41 in their recent league bout against Van Buren (Van Buren, OH)

Next up, the Tigers play the Mechanicsburg Indians (Mechanicsburg, OH) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 11. Waynesfield-Goshen will attempt to upgrade on its 5-13 season record. The Indians come into the bout with a 0-17 record after their 65-54 league loss to West Jefferson (West Jefferson, OH).